Heronswood weddings

Wedding rings were exchanged during the ceremony for Greg Nolan and Bill Trombley, who were married Sunday at Heronswood Gardens in North Kitsap. Steve Zugschwerdt / Special to the Kitsap Sun

Kathryn Higgins (left) and JoIda Reed leave the chapel after saying their vows in front of a small group of friends and family Sunday at Heronswood Gardens in North Kitsap. Steve Zugschwerdt / Special to the Kitsap Sun

Greg Nolan (left) and Bill Trombley share a kiss at the conclusion of their wedding ceremony Sunday at Heronswood Gardens. The Vashon Island couple, married by Sharon Purser, took advantage of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe's offer to host same-sex weddings on its grounds the first day it was allowed in the state. Steve Zugschwerdt / Special to the Kitsap Sun

Bill Trombly (left) and Greg Nolan, of Vashon Island, make it official by signing the necessary papers after a wedding ceremony Sunday at Heronswood Gardens in North Kitsap. Steve Zugschwerdt / Special to the Kitsap Sun

Kathryn Higgins (left) and JoIda Reed, of Maple Valley were one of several couples married Sunday at Heronswood Gardens in North Kitsap. Steve Zugschwerdt / Special to the Kitsap Sun

Kathryn Higgins and JoIda Reed were standing hand in hand while celebrating with family and friends after their wedding ceremony Sunday at Heronswood Gardens in North Kitsap. Steve Zugschwerdt / Special to the Kitsap Sun

Under the shelter of their umbrella Kathryn Higgins (left) and JoIda Reed, of Maple Valley, pose for photos after their wedding ceremony Sunday at Heronswood Gardens in North Kitsap. Steve Zugschwerdt / Special to the Kitsap Sun

Kathryn Higgins (left) and JoIda Reed, of Maple Valley, marry Sunday at the small chapel at Heronswood Gardens in North Kitsap. Steve Zugschwerdt / Special to the Kitsap Sun

Bil Trombley ( left) and Greg Nolan were one of several gay couples married Sunday at Heronswood Gardens in North Kitsap. Steve Zugschwerdt / Special to the Kitsap Sun

Kathryn Higgins (left) and JoIda Reed, of Maple Valley, were married Sunday afternoon at Heronswood Gardens in North Kitsap. Steve Zugschwerdt / Special to the Kitsap Sun